Graduate Business Admissions

Spring 2018 SDSU will be accepting applications from August 1 – November 1, 2017 for U.S.-based
students who wish to pursue a graduate business degree for the spring semester of
2018.

Fall 2018 SDSU will be accepting applications from October 1, 2017 – March 1, 2018 for all
students wishing to pursue a graduate business degree for the fall semester of 2018.

Step 1. Apply To The University

Apply online at Cal State Apply once the application period opens. A $55 nonrefundable application fee is required
of all applicants. There are four sections that the application requires you to complete
in order for it to be submitted:

Personal Information

Academic History

Supporting Information

Program Materials

Please fill out the Personal Information and Academic History sections completely.
For each of the sub-sections under Supporting Information, you need to indicate that
you are not adding anything, as no information submitted here will be used in the
review process. The Program Materials section should be entered and will direct you
to step 3 of the application process below.

After you apply, you will receive your SDSU Red ID – your Red ID is required to submit
your program application (step 3).

Submit Official Transcripts & Test Scores to the Graduate Admissions Office so that
they are received by November 15th, 2017 for Spring 2018, and by April 1st, 2018 for
Fall 2018 applicants.

Transcripts:Send official transcripts from all institutions attended to Graduate Admissions. If
your transcript is not in English, then you must also send a certified literal English
translation of the transcripts along with the official original-language transcripts
with proof of degree. Graduate Admissions Office San Diego State University 5500 Campanile Drive San Diego, CA 92182-7416

Test Scores:Take the GMAT or the GRE and request that official scores be sent to SDSU. Keep in
mind that it can take up to 20 days from when you take the exam for the University
to receive your scores. If your Bachelor’s degree was not taught principally in English,
then you must take the TOEFL or IELTS and have official scores sent to SDSU.

Electronically submit a program application through your Decision Desk account once
the application period opens and no later than November 15th for Spring 2018 applicants,
and by April 1st for Fall 2018 applicants. No paper or e-mailed materials will be
accepted or reviewed. You must have your SDSU Red ID to submit your Program Application.

Admitted Student Profile

Admissions/Prospective Students FAQ

Application – General

GMAT/GRE and GPA scores serve as significant factors influencing the admittance or
denial of an application. Work experience is not required, but at least two years
of professional work experience will make an application more competitive.

SDSU will be accepting applications from U.S.-based students who wish to pursue an
MBA, MSA, MSIS, or MSBA (Financial and Tax Planning) degree beginning spring 2018.
The application period runs August 1-November 1, 2017. The submission period for all documents, including test scores and transcripts,
is open until November 15. Please see the EMBA and SMBA websites for more information about their application
cycle.

SDSU does not require applicants to have work experience before they apply. However,
at least two years of professional work experience will make your application more
competitive. Graduate business studies are enhanced for students who have real-world
experiences to apply course concepts to.

No, current and previous students must complete the three step application process
outlined above. Students who previously attended SDSU need only submit transcripts
for coursework completed since last attendance.

No. SDSU does not interview prospective students for any of our graduate business
programs, except for the EMBA and Sports Business MBA programs. (See the EMBA and SMBA pages for more information about their application process.)

SDSU Graduate Business Programs makes every effort to return admissions decisions
to applicants in a timely fashion. Applicants will be notified via email. Depending
on the volume of mail received at the university, mail processing can take from one
to four weeks from the date of receipt at SDSU for information to be updated on the
Web Portal (this includes transcripts, GMAT/GRE and TOEFL/IELTS scores). After all
the applicant's materials have been received by SDSU, an admissions decision can take
approximately two months to complete.

Once you have submitted the CSU Mentor application, you will be assigned a RedID number,
which will be e-mailed to you. If you have not received your RedID within 10-15 business
days of applying, please contact Graduate Admissions.

We recommend submitting your CSU Mentor application as soon as possible to ensure
you receive your RedID on time. Your RedID number will allow you to track the status
of your application through the SDSU WebPortal (www.sdsu.edu/portal/).

Not necessarily. You should apply as early as you are prepared to do so. Please plan
on submitting your completed application materials ahead of the application deadline.
Admission decisions will be made throughout the admission cycle.

No. We admit students from a variety of academic and professional backgrounds. However,
students who are admitted to SDSU Graduate Business Programs are expected to have
competencies in personal computing, quantitative and statistical methods, and economics.
Download further information about MBA Program Competencies (pdf).

Application – Test Scores and GPA

GMAT: The average score is around 620, we rarely admit students who score below 540.

GRE: We recommend scoring in the 65th percentile or above on each section, and we
rarely admit students who score below the 25th percentile on any section of the test.

For either test, both the verbal and quantitative percentiles with be reviewed. A
high overall score does not necessarily justify a low score in one section of the
exam. Exams taken more than five years ago will be considered on a case by case basis.

GMAT/GRE and IELTS/TOEFL official score reports must be submitted by November 15th for Spring or April 1st for Fall. Please keep in mind that it takes about 20 days to receive test scores
from the testing agency. If you have already submitted scores for the GMAT or the
GRE and you would like to retake the exam, please contact the Graduate Business Programs
Office at gradbusiness@sdsu.edu or (619) 594-8073. Only the highest score will be considered when making an admission
decision.

The average undergraduate GPA for students admitted to our programs is around 3.40.
In order for your undergraduate GPA to be considered satisfactory (not deficient)
by the university, a domestic student should have at least a 2.85 and an international
student should have at least a 3.00 on the 4.00 GPA scale. If a domestic student's
cumulative GPA is deficient, SDSU will calculate the GPA for the student's last 60
semester units or 90 quarter units. Students with undergraduate GPAs that are considered
deficient are less likely to be admitted. Note that students who have a satisfactory
GPA are not guaranteed admission.

Please upload a document that addresses the following question: Based on your current
career goals, how will a Graduate Business Degree from San Diego State University
help you to achieve these? (max 500 words). If you have concerns about your prior
academic work or any extenuating circumstances that you would like the Admission Committee
to be aware of, you may submit an Optional Essay in which you may explain these concerns
(max 250 words).

The process for submitting letters is integrated into the program application. Once
you have created an account on Decision Desk, you will be able to generate a request
for recommendation which will be sent to the recommender(s) of your choice. The recommender’s
name and e-mail address are required. No paper or emailed letters of recommendation
will be accepted or reviewed.

Two letters of recommendation are required for the MBA, MSIS, and MSBA-FTP programs
and one letter of recommendation is required for the MSA program.

Recommendations can be either academic or professional; there is no preference given
to either. Please note that while the CSU Mentor application states that the recommendation
should be academic, this is not a requirement of our program for either the program
application or the CSU Mentor application.

International Students

International students have the same application deadlines as domestic students. Students
with international coursework must submit both the official transcript and proof of
degree. If documents are in a language other than English, they must be accompanied
by a certified literal English translation. For country-specific requirements, please
see the Graduate Admissions website (http://arweb.sdsu.edu/es/admissions/grad/country.html).

TOEFL or IELTS scores are required of all applicants, regardless of citizenship, whose
native language is not English and whose preparatory education was principally in
a language other than English. A minimum score of 80 is required for the TOEFL and
a minimum score of 6.5 is required for the IELTS. TOEFL scores should be sent directly
from ETS (http://www.ets.org/toefl) using SDSU’s Institution Code 4682. For the IELTS, please see www.ielts.org for instructions. SDSU does not grant conditional admittance to students who do not
meet the language requirement.

As an international applicant, you must hold the equivalent of a U.S. Bachelor's degree
with 3.0 GPA or "B" average in order to be considered for admission. Additionally,
a passing TOEFL (80 or higher) or IELTS (6.5 or higher) score must be provided if
your medium of instruction was not English.

International students may apply for any University Scholarship for which they are
eligible. More information and application forms for University Scholarships can be
obtained through SDSU's Scholarship Office: http://go.sdsu.edu/student_affairs/financialaid/.

International students may apply for GA/TA positions: Teaching associateships and
graduate non-teaching assistantships in business administration are available to a
limited number of qualified students.

No. Applicants to SDSU’s Graduate Business Programs are not granted conditional admittances
if they have not yet submitted a complete application. All applicants to SDSU’s Graduate
Business Programs must submit a complete application before they are considered for
admission.

Applicants are evaluated on the basis of academic and managerial accomplishments,
professional and educational goals, desire to succeed, and potential for advancement.

Successful applicants will generally possess at least 10 years of professional full-time
work experience, and will have held an executive or management level position for
more than five years. Others will have had successful careers in professions such
as medicine or law.

Professional Experience

Length, breadth and depth of your professional and managerial experience

Potential for career advancement

Support from your employing organization

Academic Background

A baccalaureate degree from an institution accredited by a regional accrediting association

Previous graduate-level coursework, when available

Performance on the Graduate Management Admissions Test (GMAT) or Graduate Record Exam
(GRE). GMAT can be waived for applicants with a 3.0 cumulative undergraduate or graduate
GPA in a quantitative discipline (This is determined on a case-by-case basis, during
your pre-applicant interview)

Additional Criteria

Potential contributions to the learning experience of the class

Professional maturity and motivation

Ability and willingness to make a 22-month commitment

Community service and professional activities

If you have questions about the admission process or would like additional information
sent to you, please contact the EMBA office at emba@mail.sdsu.edu or (619) 594-6010.

To apply to the Executive MBA program, you must first register with the California
State University system, of which we are part, through the Cal State Apply online
portal.

This is the first step in the application process, and should be completed prior to
sending any supporting documents or materials. Please register throughCal State Apply as soon as possible, this creates an applicant profile for you with the SDSU Office
of Graduate Admissions and allows you to proceed with the rest of the Executive MBA
application.

Register and complete an application for Graduate Admission with the California State
University system online

The application for Graduate Admissions includes a nonrefundable $55 application fee.
Payment of the application fee is by credit card or check/money order. Using the credit
card method will expedite the processing of your application. SDSU must receive payment
before your application will be reviewed. The application fee is nonrefundable and
may not be transferred to another term. When completing the application, be sure to
give your full legal name and avoid abbreviations.

Major

Under "Major/Program Objective" select Business Administration: Executive MBA - External
Degree (major code 221705). The term "external degree" designates that the Executive
MBA program is a self-support program on a special sessions schedule.

Statement of Purpose

When asked to submit a statement of career objectives, please indicate: Sent to EMBA
office directly.

Instructions for statement of career objective is explained in Part II: Supporting
Documents.

Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) or Graduate Record Exam (GRE)The university requires that all students applying for admission to advanced degree
programs present satisfactory scores on the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) General
Test or the Graduate Management Admissions Test (GMAT). Test scores should be sent
electronically to San Diego State University (Institutional Code 4682 for GRE and
9LT-2P-73 for GMAT). For complete information on the availability of these tests,
applicants are invited to contact the Student Testing, Assessment and Research Office
on campus.

All students applying for admission to the EMBA program may petition to waive the
GRE General Test or GMAT requirement if the applicant holds a professional doctoral
degree from an institution whose professional program is accredited. All students
applying to the EMBA program may also petition to waive this examination requirement
if the applicant has a cumulative undergraduate GPA or Graduate GPA of 3.0 or higher.

Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL)All applicants who have completed three years of full-time study at the secondary
or post-secondary level where English was not the language of instruction must pass
the TOEFL test. For testing dates and locations and to schedule an appointment, http://www.ets.org/toefl.
SDSU institutional code 4682

Please request ONE official transcript from ALL colleges and universities you have
attended and listed on your online application. EMBA Transcript Request Form

2. Two letters of recommendation:

Please submit two recommendation letters. One of these letters should come from your
immediate supervisor and the other from a business associate who can knowledgeably
discuss your managerial and academic abilities, accomplishments and potential. EMBA Confidential Recommendation Form

3. Statement of Career Objectives:

This statement should include a description of your short and long-term career goals,
and the ways in which you believe the Executive MBA degree will help you to achieve
them. This essay should be a maximum of two pages, double spaced.

4. Corporate/Individual Sponsorship Form:

This is required to insure that your organizational sponsor will agree to allow you
to attend classes on the mandatory Fridays and Saturdays, and to determine if your
organization plans to cover all or part of your educational fees. EMBA Corporate Sponsorship Form

NOTE: Letters of recommendation, statement of objectives, and sponsorship forms can
also be submitted via email or fax.

Please submit the official transcript, two letters of recommendation, statement of
career objective, and the corporate/individual sponsorship form to the following address:

All students applying to the EMBA program are required to interview with the program
Director. To schedule an appointment, please contact the EMBA Office at (619) 594-6010
or emba@mail.sdsu.edu. Your appointment will be scheduled after you submit your online application. Please
bring a copy of your resume, unofficial transcripts and a business card to your interview.

If you have international coursework, you must have your school send us one official
original-language record of all academic coursework and proof of degree. For each
document you must also send a certified literal English translation, which can come
directly from the school itself or from a professional, certified translator. The
translation must contain all information shown on the original-language documents.

An applicant interview is an integral part of the admissions process and provides
you with the opportunity to elaborate upon your qualifications and to ask questions
about the program. You may schedule your required interview after you apply.

Prospective students should understand that the Sports MBA curriculum is largely based
on quantitative classes (such as Statistics, Accounting, and Finance) and their application
within the modern sports business industry.

An undergraduate background in a quantitative discipline is favorable, but not required

Applicants from all undergraduate disciplines are eligible for admission to the program

Sports MBA students will be expected to have a college-level understanding of Mathematics

Previous work experience after college is highly recommended, but not required for
admission to the Sports MBA program.

Work experience in any form (internship or full-time) within the sports industry is
favorable, but not required. A number of our students each year come to the program
to gain experience and enter the sports industry from a wide variety of industries.

The SDSU Sports MBA program will strongly consider granting admission to a select
few applicants with little professional experience who have recently received their
undergraduate degree. A competitive candidate with little post-college work experience
must have substantial internship/work experience during his/her college career in
addition to an exemplary academic record and a competitive GMAT score.

The Sports MBA program is a cohort of around 30 students who work together to enhance
their collective experience both inside and outside of the classroom. Each year, a
new class joins a closely connected group of alumni who are personally and professionally
invested in every graduating cohort. While in the program, students enhance their
résumés and the reputation of SDSU Sports MBA by coordinating class events, volunteering
with local sports properties, and building their respective professional networks.
We look to bring in a diverse group of students who embrace the challenge of gaining
sports contacts and experience through these channels while concurrently completing
an intensive graduate business program.

An important part of the application procedure is an alumni interview with someone
who has gone through this experience and can help prospective students understand
the challenge and the opportunity presented by the Sports MBA program. A prospective
student can use this interview to express himself/herself in person and explain more
about his or her background and application. The interview, either in person or via
webcam, is also a great chance for applicants to ask specific questions of a program
graduate and connect with a mentor as they enter into a new class of Sports MBA students.

The application period for our next cohort, beginning classes in January 2018 is open
from August 1st–November 1st, 2017. Though we cannot accept applications through the CSU system website until
August 1st, we understand that many competing programs have a fall semester start and some prospective
students need an admissions decision from us earlier in the calendar year. SDSU Sports
MBA offers Early Action admissions decisions for prospective students who have completed
their research and are confident that SDSU is their first choice. Please inquire with
the department for details.

Please see below for the steps you will need to take in order to apply.

If you have any questions about the application process, please contact our office
at (619) 594-5566 or smbainfo@sdsu.edu.

Complete an application for Graduate Admission with the California State University
system online on the Cal State Apply site on or after August 1st, 2017

To apply to the Sports MBA program, you must first register with the California State
University system, of which we are part, through the Cal State Apply portal. This is the first step in the application process, and should be completed prior
to sending any supporting documents or materials. Please register as soon as possible.
This creates an applicant profile for you with the SDSU Office of Graduate Admissions
and allows you to proceed with the rest of the Sports MBA application.

Payment

The application for Graduate Admissions includes a nonrefundable $55 application fee.
Payment of the application fee is by credit card or check/money order. Using the credit
card method will expedite the processing of your application. SDSU must receive payment
before your application will be reviewed. The application fee is nonrefundable and
may not be transferred to another term. When completing the application, be sure to
give your full legal name and avoid abbreviations.

Major

Under "Major/Program Objective" select Business Administration: Sports Business Management
(MBA) - External Degree. The term "external degree" designates that the Sports MBA
program is a self-support program on a special sessions schedule.

GMAT

It is required that the GMAT be taken prior to the November 1st, 2017 application deadline, but please do not wait to complete the online process
until you have taken the test. It is best to get your name in the system now.

Statement of Purpose

A statement of purpose is not needed to complete the Cal State Apply application. When you input your information in, please do not submit a personal statement when
the website prompts you to do so, instead please indicate that you will be submitting
the personal statement electronically. A statement of purpose specific to the Sports
MBA program will be emailed to you after you have completed the Cal State application
and your profile is created with SDSU Graduate Admissions.

Supporting documents may be submitted any time after your Cal State application, but
all documents should be submitted as soon as possible in order for the application
to be considered for the cohort beginning in 2018.

Request a transcript for each school where you took classes during your undergraduate career, including
study abroad, and any transfer credits. Only one official transcript from EACH college and university listed on your application needs to be sent to SDSU. Official transcripts
must be sent directly to:

Sports Business Management MBAFowler College of Business AdministrationSan Diego State University5500 Campanile DriveSan Diego, CA 92182-8232

Print TWO confidential recommendation forms. At least one of your letters of recommendation should come from your immediate supervisor.

Note: although the confidential recommendation form is preferred, a recommendation
letter without the attached form is acceptable if there are extenuating circumstances.

Register for the Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) by visiting the GMAT Home Page or calling (800) GMAT NOW. Please be sure to use the correct SDSU institutional code
9LT-2P-45 on your GMAT registration form. The Computer Adaptive GMAT is administered
by Pearson VUE at test centers throughout the world. Results will automatically be
submitted to the Specialized & International Programs office.

The San Diego State University College of Extended Studies offers GMAT Prep Sessions
for a total cost of $450, including materials. For more information on this prep course,
please call the College of Extended Studies at (619) 594-5152 or visit www.ces.sdsu.edu.

GMAT examination must be taken by November 1, 2017 for students applying for the Sports
Business Management MBA program January 2018 cohort. Please be sure to list San Diego
State University as a test recipient SDSU Institutional Code 9LT-2P-45.

After completing your Cal State application (Part I) and submitting your application's
supporting documents (Part II), our office will contact you a prompt for completing
both the statement of purpose and a brief PowerPoint assignment that will prepare
you for the Sports MBA Alumni Admissions Interview.

You will be paired with an alumnus/alumna in your geographic area, as a face-to-face
interview is preferred. Applicants living in cities without any SDSU Sports MBA alumni
may travel to a nearby city to interview with an alumnus/alumna, travel to San Diego
for the interview, or set up a webcam interview via Skype. In past years, most international
students have conducted their admissions interviews via a Skype appointment.

International students are highly encouraged to apply to the Sports MBA program at
San Diego State University. The Sports MBA curriculum is globally focused, with classroom
discussions, case studies, and guest lecturers frequently covering all areas of international
sport. Over the past four years, international students have averaged over twenty
percent of the cohort, one of the highest percentages of international students for
any sports management program in the U.S.

A number of our international graduates have achieved significant success in the sports
industry, either returning to their home countries or remaining in the United States
and working for a domestic sports organization.

There are a few additional steps that international applicants must take with the
Office of Graduate Admissions in order to be admitted to SDSU's Sports MBA program,
and our staff is happy to work with international applicants to assist with the application.
Please contact 619-594-5566 or smbainfo@sdsu.edu if you require additional instructions.

We realize the differences in language, application procedures and school systems
international students face and therefore we are happy to assist international students
with any questions or difficulties they might have regarding the program and its application
process. Please read this website extensively and email us with any questions at smbainfo@sdsu.edu.
If necessary, we can set up a either a voice or video Skype appointment for a smoother
communication process once the application period has begun. You may also want to
check the website of the International Student Center from San Diego State University.
They are happy to assist you with questions about your visa, finances, housing and
other concerns you may have. Their website is http://www.isc.sdsu.edu/.

The application for international students differs slightly from the domestic application.
Please contact our office and we will work with you to satisfy this requirement. There
are a few additional steps that international applicants must take with the Office
of Graduate Admissions in order to be admitted to SDSU's Sports MBA program, which
are explained below.

International students will need to follow the steps to apply for the sports MBA program
listed under Apply.

In addition to the application steps for domestic applicants, international students
need to submit the following documents:

As an international applicant, you must hold the equivalent of a U.S. Bachelor's degree
with 3.0 GPA or "B" average. The eligible degrees and required documents for your
country are listed on the SDSU Graduate Admissions: Requirements by Country page. You must submit original, official academic records issued in English by your
institution. If your academic records are not issued in English, a certified English
translation must be provided. If your country is not listed, please contact Graduate
Admissions for instructions.

If undergraduate education was in a language other than English, students must submit
a TOEFL test score in addition to all of the above documents. The minimum TOEFL scores
are 550 (paper-based), or 80 (Internet based).

Admitted international students requiring an F-1 student visa must submit the SDSU
Financial Statement Form and supporting financial documents to provide evidence of
funding for one academic year. Financial documents must be approved by the Office
of Admissions in order to receive the I-20, which is needed to apply for a student
visa.

Please note that the Sports MBA program starts every Spring semester (January). We
currently do not offer Fall semester admissions.

Applications for the cohort beginning January 2018 are accepted from August 1st–November 1st, 2017.

International applicants are highly encouraged to complete and submit all application materials as soon as
possible to allow additional time for the Office of Graduate Admissions to review
international transcripts and other supporting documents.